When Ruud van Nistelrooy returned to Manchester United this summer, he likely didn’t anticipate being in the running for the first-team manager position by September.
However, that scenario is becoming more likely, with the club legend now the leading candidate to succeed Erik ten Hag, who is under mounting pressure…Continue Reading
Reports suggest that United’s players would support van Nistelrooy taking over if Ten Hag is dismissed.
The team has suffered a string of poor results, including a humiliating home defeat to Tottenham, leaving them winless in three matches and just four points clear of the Premier League relegation zone.
The club’s hierarchy plans to wait until after the international break, following two more games, before deciding on Ten Hag’s future.
Should Ten Hag be sacked, it’s believed the squad would back van Nistelrooy to take charge.
While Simone Inzaghi and Gareth Southgate are also being considered, van Nistelrooy has gained popularity both within the dressing room and among the supporters.
Van Nistelrooy, who became Ten Hag’s assistant over the summer, is reportedly open to replacing his fellow Dutchman.
With managerial experience that includes winning the Dutch Cup during his sole season at PSV Eindhoven, he could potentially take the reins on a temporary basis.
Meanwhile, criticism of Ten Hag has intensified, with former players like Marco van Basten harshly criticizing his recruitment strategy, calling it “idiotic.”
